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    Childrens Survival Books

    While there is plenty of information out there in the ways of survival for adults, I began to think about reading material for kids. I have a 10yo son who absolutely loves the outdoors and learning survival skills from me. We regularly go over different uses of items in our kits, knot tying, fire starting and so on. I thought it might be a good idea to get him some age appropriate books on survival so that he can simultaneously practice reading while also learning essential skills that he finds interesting. Do any of you in the brain trust have recommendations on some quality material?
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    Hatchet comes to mind https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchet_(novel). Can't remember how old I was when I read it but I think it should be good for 10yr.
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    Good read, and we actually have that one!

    What I'm more looking for is something non-fiction with actual survival tips and techniques. Things such as firemaking, solar stills, shelter building, fish traps, etc. maybe something like a boyscout manual? I have the Basic Warrior Training Manual from the Corps with a lot of good basic info in it, but it's probably a bit advanced for the little man. I'm wanting to help him hone and perfect new and useful bushcraft skills.

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    I can't remember how many books are in the series.
    ^^ Read with southern accent !^^ and blame all grammatical errors on Alabama's public school system.
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    I had this book when I was younger, and just picked up a copy for my son: http://https://www.amazon.com/Improve-Survival-Skills-Usborne-Superskills/dp/0794522181

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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbox View Post
    Hatchet comes to mind https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchet_(novel). Can't remember how old I was when I read it but I think it should be good for 10yr.
    Came here to post this. Glad it was the first post. Great introduction for a kid with mild skills and a great story as well

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    Thanks a lot for this thread guy, this was something i needed.

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    If you can find an older Boy/Cub Scout handbook at a used book store it might go a long way with learning some of those skills.

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    A good fiction book and movie for a youngster would be My Side of the Mountain. Inspired me when I was a kid and I'm hoping it'll do the same for my grandson. Of course it's an old movie but the book should still be good.

    https://www.amazon.com/Side-Mountain...f+the+mountain

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